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Amber Tamblyn is an American actress and author, born May 14, 1983. She gained national recognition at age 11 for her role on "General Hospital." Her career expanded to lead roles in television series like "Joan of Arcadia," for which she received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, and feature films such as "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series and "127 Hours."

Beyond her acting, Tamblyn is a prolific writer. She has authored seven books, including poetry collections like "Free Stallion" and "Dark Sparkler," and essays such as "Era of Ignition." Her writing often explores themes of gender inequality and feminism. Tamblyn has also directed a film, "Paint It Black," based on Janet Fitch's novel, and has been involved in theater and poetry organizations.

Born on May 14, 1983, Amber Tamblyn is the daughter of singer/artist Bonnie Tamblyn and actor Russ Tamblyn. Her family has a background in performance, with her paternal grandfather being a vaudeville performer and her uncle a keyboardist in the rock band The Standells. Tamblyn's acting career began to take shape at age ten when she played Pippi Longstocking in a school production. Her performance caught the attention of her father's agent, who then encouraged Tamblyn to pursue auditions. This led to her early national recognition at age 11 for her role on the soap opera "General Hospital."

Tamblyn achieved significant recognition for her role as Joan Girardi in the CBS drama "Joan of Arcadia" (2003-2005), earning both Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Her filmography includes prominent roles in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" films as Tibby Rollins and a notable performance in "127 Hours." She also received critical acclaim for her role in "Stephanie Daley," winning Best Actress at the Locarno International Film Festival. Tamblyn's television work continued with roles in series such as "House," "Two and a Half Men," and "Y: The Last Man."

In addition to her acting career, Amber Tamblyn is an accomplished author and cultural critic. Her published works span multiple genres, including seven books of poetry and essays. Her debut poetry collection, "Free Stallion," was released in 2005, followed by "Bang Ditto" and the critically acclaimed "Dark Sparkler," which examines the lives of child star actresses. In 2019, she published "Era of Ignition," a collection of personal essays on feminism. Tamblyn also made her directorial debut in 2016 with the film "Paint It Black," based on Janet Fitch's novel.